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| Tire Summary |
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made of many materials, all combined to yield a product that can
withstand harsh elements and atmospheric changes. Tire behavior
changes as the environment and atmosphere changes before it. A
couple hard fast rules include: As temperature increases, tire pressure increases with everything else held constant. As temperature increases/decreases by ten degrees fahrenheit, tire pressure increases/decreases by approximately 1 PSI (Allen). Properly inflated tires increase vehicle fuel efficiency. Low pressure tires may benefit winter driving, though hurt gas mileage greatly over an extended period of time. Maintaining proper tire pressures and anticipating great weather changes may help increase tire longevity and performance. Also, it allows us to worry less about tire problems and enjoy our vehicle to it's maximum potential, and perform stunts such as the 2008 Bullitt Mustang shown here. ---------> |
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